obituaries

Dec 7, 2021

PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Sylvia Syrjala, 96, of Michigan and Florida, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, after a short illness.

Sylvia is survived by a son, Eugene Jr.; two granddaughters, Lori and Lisa; a sister, Phyllis; and many other close relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Elky" Syrjala Sr.,...

Dec 4, 2021

EWEN, Mich. – James D. Weston, 85, of Ewen, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

James is survived by a sister, Carol; his wife, Jo Ann; a daughter, Kelly; a son, Jason; four granddaughters, Kara, Katylynn, Prudence and Chloe; two grandsons, Cody and Gaiter; and many nieces and nephews.

His favorite activities included playing cards...

Nov 26, 2021

RAMSAY, Mich. – Paul Gene Kriska, 81, a lifelong resident of Ramsay, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.

Paul Gene was born on Oct. 30, 1940, in Wakefield, a son of Paul William and Katherine Lillian (Succa) Kriska.

He worked at Dairymen's Country Club in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, Bessemer Auto Company and the youth building...

Nov 24, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Raymond Burton Ott, 77, a resident of Wakefield since 1962, died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, after a long illness with multiple sclerosis and dementia.

He was born on Sept. 26, 1944, in Newberry, a son of Raymond Arthur and Florence Esther (Trim) Ott.

On Sept. 3, 1966, Raymond married Diane Elizabeth...

Nov 22, 2021

HURLEY, Wis. - Jane Ann Kennedy, 91, of Hurley, formerly of Ironwood Michigan, and Lake Gogebic, Michigan, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2021.

Born on Nov. 8, 1930, in Madison, Jane was the daughter of Gerald and Edith Pearce. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1948, and then continued her education at the Methodist Hospital...

Nov 20, 2021

MONTREAL, Wis. – John Henry Rowley Jr., 60, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.

John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lisa; three sons, Jake, Luke and Clay, all of Ironwood, Michigan; a daughter, Michele, Columbia City, Indiana; numerous grandchildren; his mother, Carol; and three sisters, Kelly, Sue and Cindy.

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Nov 17, 2021

BESSEMER, Mich. – Robert H. Duchaine, 85, formerly of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021.

Bob was born on June 25, 1936, in Iron Mountain, a son of Henry and Agnes (Okerlund) Duchaine.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

On March 3, 1956, Bob was...

Nov 14, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Rudy Krznarich, 74, was born on Thursday, Feb. 20, 1947, in Wakefield, to Mike and Irja Krznarich. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Rudy attended Wakefield Schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

When Rudy returned home,...

Nov 5, 2021

HURLEY, Wis. - John Armas Dahlbacka, 66, a resident of Hurley, passed away on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, surrounded by loving family.

He was born on Oct. 7, 1955, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Arne and Eldora (Saari) Dahlbacka. John graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1973. He attended Gogebic Community College and Northern...

Nov 2, 2021

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. – Kimberly Rose Margaritis, 60, of Bruce Crossing, formerly of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at home.

She was born on Nov. 9, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of Sam Pete and Beverly Jane Margaritis.

Kimberly was a precious child of God and regularly attended the Covenant...

Oct 28, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. - James K. "Jamer" Tarro, 91, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, with his dear family at his side.

Jamer was born on Oct. 26, 1930, in Wakefield, a son of Joseph and Mary (Bugni) Tarro. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1948.

Jamer proudly...

Oct 28, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Ralph John Jurmu, 88, of Wakefield, went to his eternal rest on Thursday evening, Oct. 28, 2021.

Ralph was born to J. Oscar and Eva (Pekkola) Jurmu on Nov. 2, 1932, in Wakefield, 15 minutes before his identical twin, Russell. Ralph graduated from Wakefield High School in 1950.

After working on ore...

Oct 26, 2021

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Edward W. Armata, 71, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

Ed was born on March 21, 1950, in Ironwood, the son of Edward Walter and Josephine (Malinowsky) Armata. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1968 and proudly served his country as a lance corporal in the...

Oct 23, 2021

BESSEMER, Mich. – Marge Hanson, 77, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at her home. She is healthy again, she can breathe.

Marge was born on July 8, 1944, in Ashland, Wisconsin, a daughter of Sylvester and Cora (Watland) Tomczak. She attended St. Sebastian Grade School and graduated from A.D. Johnston...

Oct 20, 2021

BESSEMER, Mich. – In God's perfect time and with family at his side, Roy Charles Brunelle, 66, of Bessemer, peacefully left this world to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.

Roy was born on Oct. 25, 1954, in Wakefield, a son of Robert Leon "Brute" and Mary Katherine (Dean) Brunelle. He graduated from Wakefield...

Oct 15, 2021

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - In the late evening hours of Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, Arlie Higdon, of Bruce Crossing, died at the age of 82.

He was born in Nashville, Michigan to John and Dorothy Higdon, both deceased.

At an early age, his ability and skills with engines led him to a life as an...

Oct 7, 2021

TOWN OF OMA, Wis. - Susan Marie Abelson, 69, a longtime resident of Oma, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

Susan was born on Nov. 14, 1951, in Bessemer Township, Michigan, a daughter of Eugene J. and Arlene M. (Yurich) Abelson. She attended Oma Grade School, Cary School and graduated from...

Oct 7, 2021

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Terry D. Erickson, 64, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at his home.

Terry was born on June 24, 1957, in Ironwood, a son of Floyd E. and Ruth M. (Wolfe) Erickson. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood.

On June 30, 1979, Terry was united in...

Sep 30, 2021

SAXON, Wis. - Judith J. "Judy" Sullivan, 82, of Saxon, passed away at home Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on July 5, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan to Gideon and Saima Lydia (Abramson) Hill of Ironwood.

Judy is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Edward Sullivan; her children,...

Sep 22, 2021

MONTREAL, Wis. – After a brave and courageous two-and-a-half year battle with cancer, Karen Ann (nee Fine) Walta, 73, of Montreal, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, while in her home and surrounded by her family.

Karen's love, kindness and strength were an inspiration to those of us she leaves...